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He’s moved back and forth from Mississippi several times in his life, but you might remember him as Superintendent of Warren or Lakewood schools in Ohio. You might also remember his name from the 1990s when he was state deputy superintendent for Ohio and created programs and planning to get Cleveland schools out of financial…
I am asked this question about aging gracefully more than any other. In fact, this very question came up last week when I was a presenter at Empowering U, a campus-wide health initiative to support a healthy lifestyle for residents of The Normandy Senior Living and the surrounding local community. Let me just say… there…
Hazel Chapman is known as a singer, songwriter, poet, author, and host of “The Hazel Chapman Show” but she’s also a fearless and fun woman who lives not far from me in Avon Lake, Ohio. When I first met Hazel at a luncheon, I thought she was a great example of a beautiful woman aging…
Here’s a question I ask everyone I interview on Aging Gracefully TV, “How long do you want to live?” People almost always give this answer: “I want to live as long as my mind is healthy and I can still be of value to others.” So, if everyone says they want to live with a…
Teepa Snow is a FAVORITE presenter of mine and you’ll love her, too! This woman abounds with energy, sometimes making an audience laugh and cry – both at the same time. Give Teepa 15 minutes, and she’ll show you quick and do-able techniques you can use right NOW to help dementia patients, their stressed-out families,…
It’s only February – not too late to check in on our 2019 resolutions! The following, written by Mike Nock, is still worth sharing! Reach Mike Nock at www.thrivewestshore.com (440) 345-6752 It’s a whole new ballgame when our parents enter their 80s, and it’s easy to fall into bad habits when we’re with them. In…
Virginia Sperling passed away on February 6, 2019, at 100 years and 3 months old. I’m so sad to announce this, and yet, there’s so much to celebrate in a life lived to over 100 years! Virginia’s life touched so many and the world was made a better place because of her dedicated involvement in…
I met Mary Beth Ions after a performance at The Normandy Breakwater Apartments in Rocky River, Ohio. My 96-year-old friend, Bob Wicktora, had invited me because she is one of his favorite musicians. To be honest, I only went to appease Bob that evening, and to spend some time with him, because I really never…
When it comes to sticking to an exercise regimen, it’s important to find do something you love, or at least, something you can ENJOY. I enjoy dancing, weightlifting, and yoga on a regular schedule, but if I was forced to pick just one, I’d probably have to pick yoga. Why yoga for aging gracefully? A…
You’ll reconsider after watching Bob Theobald talk about his life as he’s looking forward to his 100th birthday in May! Please remember that I LOVE getting referrals to Aging Gracefully TV! So, when Pat Theobald suggested an interview with his 99-1/2-year-old father, he told me, “Dad’s mentally sharp and a lot of fun to be…
As long as we agree that there are some bad people in the world, we can also agree that there are a lot of disappointed parents. Those parents carry enormous amounts of guilt, shame, and regret, besides their disappointment. Don’t we love to feel full of pride when our son or daughter accomplishes something wonderful!…
NY Times Best-selling author, John Leland, was so much fun to interview because of his authentic enthusiasm and respectful attitude towards the senior friends he has made through this assignment. Watch him explain how and why his viewpoint on aging, senior life, and life in general, has changed for the better through the writing of…
If you’ve tuned into Aging Gracefully TV, you’ve probably seen interviews of inspiring and unstoppable adults, but you may not have seen how emotionally and physically exhausted the loved ones of these people may be! This article is dedicated to those who are providing care to someone elderly, ill, or incapacitated. This is your reminder…
You might consider “living dangerously” to mean doing something adventurous like parachuting or mountain climbing. However… LIVING ALONE is potentially dangerous, AT ANY AGE! Let me explain why this may even prevent you from aging gracefully. Social isolation You must be an active part of a community of people or you’ll increase your risk of…
She talks openly about her experience with breast cancer. Robyn tells her story in the hope that she can encourage other women to seek medical help or diagnosis before it’s too late. She keeps an attitude of gratitude and shares her insights on aging gracefully after breast cancer. Robyn has a full appreciation of each…